
I can understand why people are getting impatient and sad over the fact that the emperor had concubines, got another woman pregnant, and pau and him not being together, but i think that's what makes this realistic compared to other 'historical' manhwas. Originally, they're emperor and knight. They're not gonna hook up suddenly especially that pau doesn't even see the emperor in a romantic way but a master that she admires and serve so i understand that they're still not together after a lot of chapters and i think it's going to take them a looong time seeing as how slow the progress is (which i like btw). Their development is very realistic. It's also understandable because the war just ended and the emperor has to focus on building the empire, his goal all along. The emperor also having to marry his concubines is also realistic because in this setting, they value social hierarchy and it also makes sense because the emperor needs the influence of other noble families as a backing or smth. I can understand why people feel indifferent with this kind of plot, but for me, i think having a realistic plot like this is a breath of fresh air after reading a lot of the fairytale type of historical manhwas.
Also, i don't see a lot of people making comments about this, but the way this portray the struggle of women in this kind of society is so realistic and good. You can't hate on the concubines because you know that as a woman, this is the only choice that they have to gain power and security, something they weren't privileged enough to have from birth. Each character have their own internal struggle which makes them feel real to me and i can relate a lot to them. The fact that the story doesn't only revolve around the emperor and pau is refreshing because we get to see the perspective and the stories of the other characters.
This got a bit long and I can make it longer, honestly but i don't have the braincells to write a more in-depth analysis on the story but to sum it up, i really love this series. The storyline and the characters are so good. It may have a few flaws but the plot, the well-written characters, and the development is enough for me.

Agreed. When I was getting to some spoilers from before, it was discouraging, but there had to be some reason why authors or editors would gamble on a story with elements that could cause readership to decrease. I had to take it as it is and hope for the best. Reading it is proving to be satisfying so far, and the characters have depths of personalities that you wouldn't naturally find in shallow shoujo.

This is rlly gooood but the way he's been receiving so much special treatment for someone who is only 12 is weird for me like if i was one of the students there, i would definitely think it's unfair but oh well, i guess he is such a prodigy. Also, the way he's so op like i know someone's gonna be more powerful than him in the future but holy shit he has so much he could use in his arsenal and for a kid, i can see why everyone's super shocked with his accomplishments lmao being the mc must be nice,,i also don't like the romance ngl,, crushes are cute since they're kids but i think they're forcing the ship too much?? Idk that's just what i feel.
I still love this tho especially the world building. I love how arthur is learning more and more about magic, and there is so much to learn that it's making me excited. Im looking forward to how op arthur will be, his struggles (according to the spoilers), the plot twists, and the character development.
Also, a question. Isn't arthur an augmenter?? But he also can make spells using the elements??

Ngl,, I kinda like Medea. I mean, she's evil and all but her schemes are so good. Her every action has a meaning and so well calculated. She's also calm, graceful, and elegant which makes her a good villain. On top of it all, she also has a sad backstory lmao,, i find her ambitiousness, envy, anger, and regret understandable and honestly, it adds layers to her character??? Idk I'm not rlly an expert in writing a character, but she has this certain charm...at least, that's the case for me lol like she was literally a victim of the previous emperor's conquering and she married that same person. It's understandable she's that frustrated. Also, she kinda reminds me of princess azula from atla coz they're both rlly good villains with an awful life.
Ofc,, Duchess Acela Salvatore still best girlヾ(❀╹◡╹)ノ~
The fl's prev team's appearance was so cool aaaa gives me anime vibes lmao(≧∀≦)